I guessed that there might be some plot, but I could not quite understand how it was carried out, save that Vrain--as I then began to believe Clear to be--had been placed in my asylum under a false name.

On my return I intended to see you, when I was laid up in Florence with the fever.

Now, however, that we have met, tell me so much of the story as you know.

Afterwards we shall see Mr.Vrain." Lucian was willing enough to show his confidence in Jorce, the more so as he needed his help.

Forthwith he told him all he knew, from the time he had met Michael Clear, _alias_ Mark Berwin, _alias_ Mark Vrain, in Geneva Square, down to the moment he had presented himself for information at the gates of "The Haven." Doctor Jorce listened with the greatest attention, his little face puckered up into a grim smile, and shook his head when the barrister ended his recital.
"A bad world, Mr.Denzil, a bad world!" he said, rising.